Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation

The Container Store is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an organized and creative individual with a passion for retail and a proven track record of success in the merchandise planning and allocation space. The Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation will be responsible for overseeing the planning and allocation of merchandise to ensure that product is available to meet customer needs.This position requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience in merchandise planning and allocation within a retail environment. The successful candidate will possess a thorough understanding of the retail industry, along with the ability to analyze sales data and trends and create tactical plans to maximize sales and profits. In addition to excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, the ideal candidate must possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate a team. The Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation is expected to effectively collaborate with multiple departments, including Buying, Inventory Management, and Store Operations. If you have a passion for retail and are looking for a challenging position with a dynamic and growing company, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute merchandise planning and allocation strategies to maximize sales and profits.
2. Analyze sales data and trends to identify areas for improvement and growth.
3. Monitor inventory levels to ensure that product is available to meet customer needs.
4. Collaborate with Buying, Inventory Management, and Store Operations teams to ensure alignment on merchandise planning and allocation initiatives.
5. Lead and motivate a team of merchandise planning and allocation professionals.
6. Monitor and report on performance of merchandise planning and allocation initiatives.
7. Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency in merchandise planning and allocation.
8. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in merchandise planning and allocation.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation in Coppell, TX, USA is $129,500 to $143,000 per year. This figure is based on a variety of factors, including experience, company size, location, and industry.

The Container Store Group, Inc. is an American specialty retail chain company that operates The Container Store, which offers storage and organization products.